Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 15-140

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • state: means :

    (1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

    (2) the District of Columbia. See
The Department shall apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a State plan amendment to the Family Planning Program that:

(1) Provides, subject to the limitations of the State budget, family planning services to an individual whose individual income is at or below 250% of the poverty level, as allowed by federal law;

(2) Does not impose age limitations on individuals who are able to receive family planning services;

(3) Establishes a presumptive eligibility process for enrollment in the Family Planning Program; and

(4) Exempts the Family Planning Program from federal coordination of benefits requirements if authorized under federal law.